Frightening prophecies: 6 ideas from dystopias embodied in reality
The essence of anti-utopia is to show what attempts to build an ideal world with strict rules and restrictions can lead to. These stories sometimes seem absurd and grotesque, and sometimes frighteningly prophetic. Lifehacker says that it has already been embodied. 1. Social rating In the first ...
'Lemon Law': An incredibly useful rule in the US that many immigrants do not know about
“Everyone, or almost everyone, has heard of the“ stupid ”US laws. Yes, there are many of them and this is true. But to say that the United States in terms of laws is a “stupid” country is fundamentally wrong. Dumb laws can be found in any country. ...
6 common mistakes buyers make on Amazon
Amazon is a universal online store where you can buy goods at competitive prices and get fast delivery, and the range there is truly endless. On this site, people stock up on anything - from suitcases to packaging accessories, Travel + Leasure writes. There are hidden tricks that ...
5 sites to save up to 90% on prescription drugs
Here's how to lower prescription drug prices to 90% with a few clicks. Think of the price of medicines like this: you don’t book a flight until you compare prices at several airlines? So why settle for the purchase of prescription drugs for ...
The best and worst US cities to buy your first home
If you want to buy your first home in the USA, it is worth examining the various ratings to choose the best option for sure. About this writes Fox Business. WalletHub has published a ranking of the best cities in the United States for first home buyers. Henderson (Nevada) was on top ...
Rapper Kanye West goes to the presidency of the United States: what he thinks about trump, racism and coronavirus
The tweet of rapper Kanye West that he was going to run for president of the United States, aroused the Internet, and political scientists rushed to speculate how serious he is. West, who became a billionaire thanks to running shoes, gave his first interview after this statement to Forbes. Kanye West is running ...
9 American stores that you won’t be allowed into without a mask
Do not even think about shopping in these stores if you do not wear a mask, writes Money Talks News. The traditional retail slogan “We don’t serve without shoes or shirts” received a pandemic update. Several major retailers have recently begun requiring customers to wear masks, ...
How much is happiness: scientists have found how income levels affect attitudes towards life
We have all heard more than once that happiness cannot be bought, but the authors of several studies on this issue have come to the conclusion that as income grows, the feeling of happiness really increases. About this writes the BBC. Now scientists have confirmed a simple pattern (many about it, ...
Why Los Angeles attracts the homeless: how they live there
Los Angeles is very attractive for homeless people from all over America. Here they feel at ease: a mild maritime climate, an almost complete absence of frost and a fairly tolerant society. What else does a free person need without a roof over his head? The author of the channel “My ...
13 places that doctors do not recommend visiting during a pandemic
Even if your favorite establishments reopen during quarantine, COVID-19 still poses a risk. Doctors recommend thinking twice before visiting one of these 13 public places, Reader's Digest writes. “Locations with the highest risk of transmitting COVID-19 - ...